Tirerack
Use the following links to go directly to useful tirerack winter items: Tirerack Winter Tires. Gary's Winter Tire FAQ.
Using the links directly supports E90Post with tirerack sales commision!

  E90Post
 


The Tire Rack

   PLEASE HELP SUPPORT E90POST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS!
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > Wheels and Tires Forum Sponsored by The Tire Rack > Increasing to 19 inch wheels



Wheels and Tires forum Sponsored by The Tire Rack
Please help to directly support e90post by doing your tirerack shopping from the above link. For every sale made through the link, e90post gets sponsor support to keep the site alive. Disclaimer

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      08-01-2005, 02:58 PM   #1
mattkaenel
New Member
5
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: 2003 BMW 330
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: San Diego

iTrader: (0)

Increasing to 19 inch wheels

I would really like to step up to a set of BBS wheels in nineteens but I am concerned about the run flat issue.

Do any tire companies make a good tire in a nineteen that is a run flat?

I am a little nervous about being stuck on the side of the road just because I had to get a + size wheel and tire set-up. I commute a lot and this could be a hassle.

Thanks for the help.
Appreciate 0
      08-01-2005, 04:37 PM   #2
CC 330i
Captain
CC 330i's Avatar
44
Rep
722
Posts

Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mattkaenel
I would really like to step up to a set of BBS wheels in nineteens but I am concerned about the run flat issue.

Do any tire companies make a good tire in a nineteen that is a run flat?

I am a little nervous about being stuck on the side of the road just because I had to get a + size wheel and tire set-up. I commute a lot and this could be a hassle.

Thanks for the help.
No manufacturers that I am aware of currently have a 19 inch run-flat. However, I am considering doing the same as you, and would just buy regular tires and carry a product like this...

http://www.slime.com/auto/

Their headquarters is just down the street from my house, and I have several friends and neighbors that work there. Great product! The smart spair is cool because it contains a small compressor... Check it out... I think Porsche used to include something like this as standard equipment before runflats were readily available.

I am looking at the ASA AR-1 rims from TireRack, which are basically knock-offs of the BBS RS-GT.
Appreciate 0
      08-01-2005, 07:31 PM   #3
Mark
Administrator
Mark's Avatar
6670
Rep
4,201
Posts

Drives: 1M
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
I know the Bridgestone RE050A are run flat and come in 19".. bmw uses those for their oe sport tires in some cases
<b>
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-1852000-10399846" rel="" target="_top" >Shop for Bridgestone tires at The Tire Rack.</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-1852000-10399846" width="1" height="1" border="0">
</b>
__________________
Appreciate 0
      08-01-2005, 08:55 PM   #4
camiloE90
Private
20
Rep
64
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Miami

iTrader: (0)

Wow that slime product looks good. I'm doing the same...adding 19's very soon...
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:55 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST